1949 – 1 Cent Canada – A off Denticle

The 1949 Canadian 1 cent coin, specifically the “A off denticle” variety, features the second “A” in “GRATIA” positioned between two denticles (small tooth-like projections) on the coin’s rim, rather than pointing directly at one—a minor but collectible design distinction among Canadian pennies from that year. The coin is composed of 98% copper, 0.5% tin, and 1.5% zinc, weighs 3.24 grams, measures 19.05 mm in diameter, and was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, with the obverse showing King George VI (designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget) and the reverse displaying two maple leaves on a twig (designed by G.E. Kruger-Gray). The “A off denticle” is valued as a circulated collectible, with prices increasing according to grade, but it remains a fairly accessible and historically interesting piece due to its relatively high mintage and unique variety for the year.